2009 Nissan Sentra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,794miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Nissan Sentra, 11% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,794 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag exploded on driver's side, knocked be unconscious for a few minutes, when I came too the car was out of control. I hit a iron pole in front of wal-green's. The vehicle was in motion at the time.the car was totaled by the insurance company, in which they picked up the car and took it away.”
NHTSA complaint #11045993, filed 2017-11, 97,000 miles“I was recently involved in an accident on 4/15/17 when my brakes on my car stop working we tried to stop but unfortunately it didn't we even tried to put it in parking gear but it still keep on going.”
NHTSA complaint #10979854, filed 2017-04, 1 miles“Approx. 5/26/15 after opening and trying to fuel my car at the gasoline station I noticed the fuel filler tube was loose. This station (USA gasoline) had recently installed new nozzles on the gas pumps. Due to the loose filler tube on my car, I had to drive to an arco station to complete the fueling of my car. On 6/10/15 during normal maintenance (oil change, check fluids, etc) I asked the shop to repair the loose fuel filler tube. They refused, saying I had to have the repair completed at an authorized Nissan dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724645, filed 2015-06, 26,700 miles“I have gone through 5 batteries in 6 years one blew up under my hood. I changed the positive battery cable assembly after that happened. It hasn't helped in keeping batteries for more than a year in this car. I have had the system checked everything comes back normal. I can charge anything in my car while the car is off and no key in the ignition. I would think that there would be something wrong with that. My doors lock/unlock inconstantly when using my fob to perform either function. I have to do it manually. The gas tube has pulled away and is unstable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885964, filed 2016-07, 47,000 miles“The front and drivers side was severely damaged in my 2009 Nissan Sentra after being hit by a ford f250 super duty. No air bags deployed in this accident. There were injuries from the driver of the car and the passenger of the vehicle. The glass in the car shattered and door was completely crushed. The tyrod in the vehicle was also damaged as well as some structural damage to frame under the door and back drivers side door. Car shut off completely after impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10511339, filed 2013-05, 34,588 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 14 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Sentra
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology